Research Support

Supporting & Accelerating Applied Research

GRI provides significant support for research that serves the university, researchers, and students. 

For W&M: We support a research ecosystem that breaks silos, generates external funding, expands the university's reputation, and produces graduates ready to lead.

For researchers: We offer seed funding, grant development support, project management, communications and media strategy, connections to policymakers and practitioners, and a community of peers working on similarly ambitious problems so good ideas don’t die on the vine. 

For students: We create genuine research partnerships, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to work that matters, so students leave W&M ready for their next chapter.

 Applications for the 2027-2028 funding cycle will open in Fall 2026.